Soya Protein Powder

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Soya Protein Powder

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Soy Protein Powder is a healthy alternative to animal protein as a
plant-based dietary source of complete protein. It is easy to digest, has very
little flavor and blends smoothly in liquids so you can add it to drinks and
other foods for a quick nutritional boost!

Pure soy protein powder is powdered soy protein isolate or soy protein
concentrate. This type of powder is mainly used in the food industry. However,
soy protein powder is also used for powdered protein shakes, consisting of a
complex mix of soy protein powder and other ingredients including thickeners,
flavours, sweeteners, sugars, minerals and vitamins. It is an easy and efficient
way to add soy protein to your foods and drinks. Compared to dairy-based protein
powders, soy protein powder has some minor disadvantages. Soy protein powder
does not dissolve that well (needs more shaking), may have a beany taste (can be
masked with flavours) and can cause flatulence to people sensitive to soy
sugars.

Health benefitsThe health benefits of soy protein powders are coming from
the soy protein and the associated isoflavones. A daily diet low in cholesterol
and saturated fat and containing 25 grams of soy protein may reduce the risk of
heart disease. The soy protein has a high biological value and contains all
essential amino acids . Soy isoflavones have been recognized for many health
benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease, breast cancer, prostate
cancer and osteoporosis. Soy isoflavones act as anti-cancer agents because they
are antioxidant, inhibit the growth of blood vessels required to feed tumours
and inhibit the protein production in cancer cells.

Soy isoflavones are also beneficial for menopausal women because they may
ease menopausal symptoms and help to maintain strong bones.